Downsview Primary and Nursery School
About Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Croydon, and it is effectively full. With 632 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 253 applications for 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.81. Of those applicants, 82 put Downsview as their first preference, and 71 received a first-preference offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.7%, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but sits below the Croydon average for state primaries. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. Meghan Pugh is the headteacher.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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